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Ripple Labs achieved a major victory in 2023 when a U.S. judge ruled that XRP, the cryptocurrency Ripple uses, is not a security. This was a big moment for Ripple and the crypto industry, as it helped clarify XRP’s legal status. 🚀 However, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appealed the decision, claiming that some XRP sales should still count as securities transactions.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse didn’t hold back, saying, “They lost on everything that matters.” Meanwhile, the SEC continues to argue for stricter oversight. This ongoing legal battle has caused XRP’s price to be very sensitive to news updates, with surges and dips tied to developments. 📉📈

This case is being closely watched as it could set a huge precedent for how cryptocurrencies are regulated in the future. Stay tuned as Ripple and the SEC prepare for their next showdown.

#CryptoNews #RippleXRP (Source: Reuters)